Robert Redford,
Sidney Poitier,
Ben Kingsley,
Dan Aykroyd,
Mary McDonnell
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In this tech-thriller from director Phil Alden Robinson, a group of five renegade computer hackers, led by Martin Bishop (Robert Redford), are hired by the government to steal a black box, containing ... read more
Directed by: Phil Alden Robinson
Release Date: September 9, 1992
Keywords:
ben kingsley,
robert redford,
river phoenix,,
dan aykroyd,,
Ben Kingsley ,
Robert Redford ,
River Phoenix ,
James Earl Jones
DVD Release Date: March 31, 1998
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August 20, 2011Behind the unlikely story of the possibilities of a codebreaking device that works sorta like a universal remote is simply a charisma piece that exists so we can pal around with the stars for a moment. A nice evening with friends.
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July 19, 2011A team of hackers must steal a mysterious black box.
At the time, before the Internet became as ubiquitous as it is, this must have seemed cutting edge and revolutionary. Today, it doesn't play as well and must rely on the strength of its cast, which, on first glance, promises t... read more -
January 19, 2010A great cast, but not a good enough story to back it up. It's not exactly a comedy or a drama, but something stuck between. However, the biggest problem lies in the poor execution of the plot and highly unimaginative film making. It's extremely mediocre.
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June 23, 2008Back in 1992, I think I saw this movie because of River Phoenix. But while he was great in it, I was surprised to find I loved the entire cast. Redford? Poitier? Kingsley? McDonnell? Talented actors, no doubt, but not exactly my A-list, right? But this cast is perfect, especi... read more
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May 15, 2008Bank Secretary: So, people hire you to break into their places... to make sure no one can break into their places?
Martin Bishop: It's a living.
Bank Secretary: Not a very good one.
Robert Redford leads an ensemble cast in a lighthearted thriller that tries to be smarter than i... read more -
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March 6, 2007Lightweight comedy thriller made watchable by an extremely likeable cast. A fairly entertaining but vacuous popcorn movie.
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April 25, 2008This movie has good comedy, but is also very serious and follows the life of a man who has tried to forget about his past. Lots of spy stuff, action, and gadgets. One of the first movies that exposes what hacking truly is all about.
Critic Reviews
March 31, 2008
David Ansen, Newsweek
May 12, 2001
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
Discounting his god-awful American accent, Kingsley is in fine venomous form.
January 1, 2000
Rita Kempley, Washington Post
It's a Twinkie for techies, an enormously entertaining time-waster. Full Review
January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
It's a sometimes entertaining movie, but thin. Full Review
January 1, 2000
Desson Thomson, Washington Post
If you think of Sneakers as a slick, updated Mission: Impossible, it's a lot of fun. Full Review
January 1, 2011
Common Sense Media Editors, Common Sense Media
A smart, smooth technological thriller. Full Review
August 3, 2009
Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
Geriatric hi-tech action-packed spoof caper film that starts out semi-believable and ends on an unbelievable low point. Full Review
July 23, 2008
TV Guide's Movie Guide
It's all passably entertaining, but there's precious little that will stay with you... Full Review
June 24, 2006
Derek Adams, Time Out
Right up to an ending designed to crack the sternest critical poker face, this is gourmet popcorn of the highest order. Full Review
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